Reef Encounter

Hackensack, United States

4.6

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7 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 201-229-0555
Address:
504 Hudson St, Hackensack, NJ, 07643
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.1 miTeaneck Road at Mount Vernon Street
1.3 miTeterboro-Williams Avenue
1.3 miDegraw Avenue at Queen Anne Road
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Today

Today 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Hackensack) 5:26 PM Friday, May 23, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Reef Encounter is New Jersey’s premier aquarium shop. We have been providing Aquarists with the highest quality of freshwater and marine tropicals since 1973. In addition you’ll find a fabulous selection of marine invertebrates, and coral plus freshwater plants. All of this is combined with cutting edge technical support. The warehouse is loaded with everything from goldfish bowls to the most advanced reef systems. Our inventory and prices cannot be topped.

Reef Encounter also offers custom — built aquariums crafted to yourspecifications, as well as service programs for thehome or office.

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7 reviews of Reef Encounter

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Place rating: 4
Wood-Ridge, NJ
A really nice place. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly.
Place rating: 5
Cliffside Park, NJ
I’ve been coming here for several years and I never have a problem. The guys working here are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. There’s a decent selection to choose from, especially the salt water fish.
Whether you need a tank/​stand, décor, supplies, or fish, this is a great place to go and it won’t break the bank.
Place rating: 5
Hackensack, NJ
A bit overpriced, but a great place to shop for all your pet needs. Very knowledgeable staff a very clean establishment. Nate, (one of) the managers is very accomodating and easy going. Had a problem with a defective filter, and he exchanged it for me after almost 2 months of having it, with no problems or hassle. Keep up the good work guys!
Place rating: 5
Jersey, Jersey
I’m a huge fan of this establishment. They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and also great selection of fish to choose from. They also sell fresh and salt water tanks, new and used. I’m telling you, this is a great place to go to.
Place rating: 4
Fort Lee, NJ
If you need parts for anything, stop in this place first. I am pretty sure they will have it. Friendly staff also. Tip: The warehouse is through the glass doors on the right of the store AFTER you are in the store. Its a weird setup.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, NJ
I personally think this is a great local fish store. They stock solid livestock and you get what you pay for.
They do a great job on tank prices and stock the stuff that can cause disasters such as filter impellers, o-​rings and the like.
Good knowledgeable staff that will guide you the right way. Don’t mistake their experience for upselling you. If they tell you that you really should use the next size larger heater it is because they know in the long run you are going to be a more successful aquarium keeper and you’ll be back for more.
The fastest way to hate fish keeping is to buy tanks and filters that are too small and then expect to keep lots of fish. Guaranteed disaster and I have seen these guy take the hard sell to make a customer happy in the long run instead of just ringing up the order for what the customer thinks they wanted/​needed and sending the customer down the road to failure.
Place rating: 4
Englewood, NJ
This the best aquarium hobbyist store in Northern New Jersey. They have a great selection of freshwater and saltwater fish. But the thing that sets them apart is that they have an absolutely huge warehouse section with almost any tool, chemical or gizmo you need to keep your tank running. And the staff are very experienced with lots of knowledge on fish, and equipment. My highest recommendation.